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Extra Basil in Your Garden? 5 Fresh Recipes to Try
Have too much basil? Thats not a problem- its an opportunity!
6 Tips On Getting Kids Emotionally Ready for the School Year
How to make their first days back happy and healthy- by prepping now.
Your Nails’ Secret Weapon
This new product from ISDIN will make your nails healthier and stronger- fast!
Part 2: College Admission Series
The Local Moms Network went back to the top industry experts (from Part 1) for their very best tips on helping your child get into college.
Power Dance With Erikka Youngstrom
Dancing with Erikka in her Power Dance class at Ballet Austin Butler Center for Dance & Fitness has been an absolute blast, bringing to life a part of me that has been laying dormant for a very, very, very long time. I’m thrilled to introduce you to Erikka for this week’s Meet-A-Mom…
Wildway Grain Free Granola
With its friends, chia pudding and berries, we call it our “superfoods breakfast.” There are multiple flavor options like Banana Nut, Coconut Cashew, Apple Cinnamon and Vanilla Bean Espresso. Mmmm.
Meet Naya
Naya Weber, mother of 2 boys (ages 5 and 8 1/2) turned her own struggle with breastfeeding into a passion for postpartum families, providing in-home support in the early days at home with their new babies.
The Local Moms Network College Admission Special: Part 1
Whether your kid is entering preschool or his senior year this September, we’ve all heard about the massive college admissions scandal, where wealthy parents (including celebrities like Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman) paid to bribe coaches, forge standardized…
Cultural Care Au Pair in South Austin
Angela Ash shares why she decided to hire an Au Pair and how her family has grown in love and appreciation of other cultures…
Summer Snacks from Scouted!
Kids’ snacks are forever changing and we thought we’d share the top snacks moms on Scouted have been doling out this summer!
Meet Jamie
As an Austin native, Jamie Alter has a deep appreciation and insight into our city- and the human heart. She has been beautifully wired for the people-centric digital marketing business she runs with her husband and for motherhood- though she may have had her doubts. Read on to learn about Alter Endeavors, her favorite things to do in Austin, and the community that helped equip her for becoming a mother to Teague, her son.
Meet Lisa
Hold on to your uteruses mommas, you’re going to want to have another baby just to have Lisa shoot your maternity photos! Lisa overcame her huge fear of water and studied under a mentor in Prague to master the art of underwater photography… what?! Yep, keep reading for the full story!
Meet a Mom: April Gargiulo of Vintner’s Daughter
This new skincare line is a favorite of everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow to Allure magazine. We spoke to its lovely founder (and mom of 2).
Swim Safety: 10 Things To Know To Protect Your Kids
Summer is a wonderful time but with pool and beach time comes the risk of drowning. Here’s what you should know.
South Austin Fireworks
Open to find out about the best fireworks for your 4th of July celebrations within easy driving distance!
Mom Hacks for Traveling with Kids
An experienced world traveler with infants to preteens shares tips for air and road travel, what to pack and even beauty hacks!
Make Evolve Shoes Your Summer Go-Tos for a Boost of Extra Energy & Style
These stylish but comfortable kicks are guaranteed to become your every day favorites.
Meet Leigh-Anne
This South Austin Mom, is the mother of two, and the creator of Charlotte’s Choice Granola.
Press Pause Project: 4 Common Myths About CBD Debunked
Not sure exactly what CBD might help with—or what it’s effects may be? We reached out to Dawn and Torrey to clarify some common myths of CBD.
Sanctuary Project
Read about Sanctuary Project, a non-profit dedicated to loving and providing dignifying work for survivors of trafficking, addiction and abuse: helping them find healing in community with women whose stories mirror their own.